CFRA - Accountant - Decatur, IL - ADM

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    CFRA - Accountant - Decatur, IL
    This is a full-time, exempt position.

    Job Scope:
  • Responsible for monitoring and analyzing certain ADM Consolidated financial statement areas as assigned by manager, to support external financial reporting. Accountant is assigned less complex areas than analyst. Job Responsibilities:
  • Complete monthly accounting work per US GAAP guidelines and perform relevant analysis
  • Complete annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls
  • Work with relevant business partners to provide insight and analysis into financial results
  • Preparation and analysis of financial statements and/or supporting schedules
  • Demonstrate knowledge of US GAAP
  • Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge of all financial statements - income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of owners' equity
  • Demonstrate understanding of HFM functionality
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to provide guidance to global accounting personnel
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and a healthy dose of professional skepticismRequired Behavioral Competencies
    Ideal candidate must exhibit the following behavioral competencies:

    Collaboration & Teamwork:
  • Acts as a positive force for getting others to work together towards mutual goals
  • Works through differences with colleagues directly, rather than escalating immediately
  • Collaborates / works with others so that a better result or product emergesCommunication/Effective Conversations & Feedback:
  • Proactively, clearly, and openly shares information, suggestions, and ideas with others
  • Is attuned to information that others might find useful, and routes it to them when discovered
  • Uses the right medium (1-1, phone, meetings, email) for each situationAccountability & Resourcefulness:
  • Holds teammates accountable for their commitments
  • When raising issues or concerns, brings ideas about how to remedy the situation
  • Makes and keeps realistic commitments-doesn't over commit and allow work to pile upAuthenticity:
  • Sees things from other people's perspectives and avoids prejudging their ideas and suggestions
  • Is self-aware, and knows and admits strengths and limitations
  • Gives others the benefit of the doubt and assumes good intentionsInnovation for Our Customer:
  • Proactively experiments with new and better ways of doing things
  • Shows resourcefulness by taking what is and making it better
  • Shows flexibility, open-mindedness and the desire to continually explore new ideasLeading Change:
  • Acts in a self-directed and purposeful manner during change or ambiguity
  • Recognizes the need to change and quickly adjusts course of action to accommodate it
  • Helps peers and others understand the benefits of change and adapt to itDiversity, Inclusion & Open Mindedness:
  • Treats all team members equally with dignity and respect
  • Examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses
  • Proactively addresses and resolves conflictBusiness Savvy with Company-Wide Perspective:
  • Stays up to date on the latest tools and methods in the industry
  • Leverages proven solutions from elsewhere in the company or industry to achieve progress faster
  • Helps others understand how efforts impact bottom line and other key performance indicatorsStrategic & Forward-Thinking:
  • Prioritizes and then focuses on what is most important for individual deliverables, with consideration for the impact on team deliverables
  • Concentrates on significant issues without getting sidetracked or bogged down in unnecessary detailExcellence Orientation:
  • Is resilient and persistent in pursuing objectives
  • Is eager to develop skills and seeks learning opportunities
  • Continually strives to meet the highest standards possibleCustomer Service Orientation:
  • Anticipates customer needs and proactively addresses them
  • Understands customer needs and seeks information to validate and enhance understanding
  • Creates solutions that are user-friendly and has the customer experience in mindLevel of Education:
  • Bachelor's degree (accounting preferred)Work Experience and Skills Required:
  • Prior accounting experience a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus
    Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

    ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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